Threatened means an animal has been hurt of their homes buy destroying their habitat..
Additional Info: Threatened Species are ones that may become extinct if measures aren't… taken to protect them. warned (MORE)

According to Dictionary.com threaten means........... .
threatÂ·en [thret-n] Show IPA .
verb (used with object) 1. to utter a threat against; menace: He threat…ened the boy with a beating. .
2. to be a menace or source of danger to: Sickness threatened her peace of mind. .
3. to offer (a punishment, injury, etc.) by way of a threat : They threatened swift retaliation. .
4. to give an ominous indication of: The clouds threaten rain. .
verb (used without object) 5. to utter or use threats ..
6. to indicate impending evil or mischief.. (MORE)

The platypus, although found only in the country of Australia (which includes the island state of Tasmania) is not endangered but it is classified as common but vulnerable …. It is not listed on the IUCN Redlist (endangered species list). There was a time when the platypus was under severe threat, being particularly prized for its fur years ago. In the past it came closer to extinction but it now has protection by law in the National Parks and Wildlife Act of 1974 (from hunters and fishermen), and the population has grown back to a healthy size. However, there are concerns regarding the destruction of their habitat and awareness of this problem is increasing. The use of fishing nets is still something of a problem, even though it is illegal now to use fishing nets in freshwater rivers and creeks, as the platypuses can become entangled. The platypus is still vulnerable because of habitat loss through deforestation, dams and irrigation projects. They have disappeared from South Australia. Tasmanian platypuses are subject to a disease caused by the fungus Mucor amphibiorum, which has fortunately not migrated to the mainland. Affected animals often develop skin lesions or ulcers, and the biggest threat to their survival arises from secondary infection. This can affect the platypus's ability to maintain body temperature and to hunt properly for food on the bottom of rivers and creeks. Fortunately, this creature is protected by law, and it is prohibited to endanger it in any way. (MORE)

You, me, and the rest of humanity. We are the only threat. One of main reasons for Amazon forest clearing is not for wood, they just burn that, but to create vast cattle ranch…es to supply your favourite burger chain with cheap hamburger. You can vote with your feet. (MORE)